Voice of America News reports: “Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Monday his country and South Korea have upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, as he met visiting counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol for talks.

The two leaders discussed various issues including the South China Sea and situation on the Korean peninsula, as well as signing memorandum of understanding agreements on coast guard cooperation and nuclear energy.

Yoon said the two countries would strengthen their partnership on the security front, with South Korea taking part in the modernization program of the Philippine military…”